Faucet

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fitting in the form of an articulating faucet having movable components and used to wash various items and/or body parts.

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a faucet embodying my new design shown in one of many extended positions;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left, top, front perspective view of a faucet according to another embodiment of my new design, the right side, left side, front and rear elevational views thereof in the corresponding extending position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 2–5 and the top and bottom plan views thereof in the corresponding extended position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 6 and 7;

FIG. 9 is a right, top, front perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 1 shown in a retracted position;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 13 is a left, top, front perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 8 shown in a retracted position, the front, right side and left side elevational views thereof being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 10–12.

The broken line representations in the figures are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a faucet, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D535356 January 16, 2007 Kuran et al.
D551324 September 18, 2007 Wilcox et al.
D562947 February 26, 2008 Zhang
D576705 September 9, 2008 McKeone
Other references
  • Danze. “Pot Filler Kitchen Faucet”. Faucet.com online catalog. Copyright 1994-2007 Faucet.com.
  • Kohler Co. “Margaux single-control lavatory faucet”. Model No. K-16230-4. Kohler Co. online catalog. Copyright 2007 Kohler Co.
  • Kohler Co. “Fountainhead integral laminar faucet”. Model No. K-2443-4. Kohler Co. online catalog. Copyright 2007 Kohler Co.
  • Danze. “Deck Mount Pot Filler—Parma Collection”. PlumbingSupply.com online catalog. Copyright 1995-2008 PlumbingSupply.com.
  • Elements of Design. “NuVo Pot Filler Faucets”. PlumbingSupply.com online catalog. Copyright 1995-2008 PlumbingSupply.com.
  • Danze. “Quality Wall Mount Pot Filler Faucets—Melrose Collection”. PlumbingSupply.com online catalog. Copyright 1995-2008 PlumbingSupply.com.
  • Cucina. “Porto Pot Filler Faucets”. PlumbingSupply.com online catalog. Copyright 1995-2008 PlumbingSupply.com.
Patent History
Patent number: D585111
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 2008
Date of Patent: Jan 20, 2009
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Niels J. Eilmus (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robin V Webster
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/305,208
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